This Month in ELEMENTARY
Every week in Elementary, your child is learning big truths about who God is and how to live with faith, hope, and love—right in the middle of their everyday life. And guess what? You don’t have to have all the answers to help them grow!
These resources are here to give you a peek into what your child is learning at church and to equip you with easy, meaningful ways to keep the conversation going all week long. Whether you're driving to school, sharing a meal, or praying before bed, you have what it takes to disciple your child—and we’re here to support you every step of the way!
These resources are here to give you a peek into what your child is learning at church and to equip you with easy, meaningful ways to keep the conversation going all week long. Whether you're driving to school, sharing a meal, or praying before bed, you have what it takes to disciple your child—and we’re here to support you every step of the way!
Week 1: Live Like Jesus
Bible Story:
Jesus Shows Humility (Philippians 2:1–8)
This week, kids are learning what it means to live like Jesus by looking at His example of humility, love, and obedience—even when it was hard.
Memory Verse:
“You should think in the same way Christ Jesus does.” — Philippians 2:5, NIrV
Key Questions:
● What does it mean to live like Jesus?
● When is it hard to be kind or obedient?
● How can you show humility like Jesus did?
Family Activity:
● Drive Time: While driving, ask: “What’s one thing Jesus did that you want to do too?”
● Meal Time: At a meal, ask everyone: “When was a time you had to put someone else
first?”
● Morning Time: Say to your kid: “I see Jesus in you when you _______. Keep it up!”
● Bed Time: Pray together: “Jesus, thank You for showing us how to live. Help us follow Your example with our words, choices, and hearts.”
Prayer:
“Dear Jesus, thank You for being the perfect example of love, kindness, and humility. Help us remember to ask, ‘What would Jesus do?’ and follow You every day—even when it’s hard.
Show us ways to love others like You did. In Your name, Amen.”
Jesus Shows Humility (Philippians 2:1–8)
This week, kids are learning what it means to live like Jesus by looking at His example of humility, love, and obedience—even when it was hard.
Memory Verse:
“You should think in the same way Christ Jesus does.” — Philippians 2:5, NIrV
Key Questions:
● What does it mean to live like Jesus?
● When is it hard to be kind or obedient?
● How can you show humility like Jesus did?
Family Activity:
● Drive Time: While driving, ask: “What’s one thing Jesus did that you want to do too?”
● Meal Time: At a meal, ask everyone: “When was a time you had to put someone else
first?”
● Morning Time: Say to your kid: “I see Jesus in you when you _______. Keep it up!”
● Bed Time: Pray together: “Jesus, thank You for showing us how to live. Help us follow Your example with our words, choices, and hearts.”
Prayer:
“Dear Jesus, thank You for being the perfect example of love, kindness, and humility. Help us remember to ask, ‘What would Jesus do?’ and follow You every day—even when it’s hard.
Show us ways to love others like You did. In Your name, Amen.”
Week 2: Live in Peace With One Another
Bible Story:
Saul and Barnabas (Acts 9:1–28)
This week, kids are learning that peace means choosing kindness and unity—even when it’s hard.
Memory Verse:
“If possible, live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can.” — Romans 12:18, NIrV
Key Questions:
● When is it hard to make peace with others?
● Why do you think Barnabas chose to support Saul?
● How can you be a peacemaker like Jesus?
Family Activity:
● Drive Time: Ask your kid: “When someone disagrees with you, how do you usually
respond?”
● Meal Time: During a meal, share times when you had to choose peace over arguing.
● Morning Time: Say: “You are really good at helping others get along. That makes you
like Jesus!”
● Bed Time: Pray together: “God, help us live in peace with others. Give us kind words
and patient hearts.”
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You for showing us how to live in peace with others. Help us choose unity over arguments and kindness over anger. Make us more like Jesus when we face hard moments with friends, classmates, or family. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Saul and Barnabas (Acts 9:1–28)
This week, kids are learning that peace means choosing kindness and unity—even when it’s hard.
Memory Verse:
“If possible, live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can.” — Romans 12:18, NIrV
Key Questions:
● When is it hard to make peace with others?
● Why do you think Barnabas chose to support Saul?
● How can you be a peacemaker like Jesus?
Family Activity:
● Drive Time: Ask your kid: “When someone disagrees with you, how do you usually
respond?”
● Meal Time: During a meal, share times when you had to choose peace over arguing.
● Morning Time: Say: “You are really good at helping others get along. That makes you
like Jesus!”
● Bed Time: Pray together: “God, help us live in peace with others. Give us kind words
and patient hearts.”
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You for showing us how to live in peace with others. Help us choose unity over arguments and kindness over anger. Make us more like Jesus when we face hard moments with friends, classmates, or family. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Week 3: Look Out for One Another
Bible Story:
Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (Luke 6:6–11)
This week, kids are learning to notice the needs of others and to take action to care for them.
Memory Verse:
“None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others.” — Philippians 2:4, NIrV
Key Questions:
● How did Jesus show He cared more about people than rules?
● What needs do you see around you?
● What’s one thing you can do to help someone this week?
Family Activity:
● Drive Time: Ask: “What’s something kind you saw someone do today?”
● Meal Time: Talk about people you know who might need help or encouragement.
● Morning Time: Say: “Keep your eyes open today—God might show you someone who
needs a friend!”
● Bed Time: Pray: “Jesus, thank You for seeing people’s needs. Help us notice others and
do something to care for them.”
Prayer:
“Dear Jesus, thank You for always noticing people who needed help. Please help us open our
eyes to the people around us and do something to show we care. We want to be more like You
and look out for one another. In Your name, Amen.”
Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (Luke 6:6–11)
This week, kids are learning to notice the needs of others and to take action to care for them.
Memory Verse:
“None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others.” — Philippians 2:4, NIrV
Key Questions:
● How did Jesus show He cared more about people than rules?
● What needs do you see around you?
● What’s one thing you can do to help someone this week?
Family Activity:
● Drive Time: Ask: “What’s something kind you saw someone do today?”
● Meal Time: Talk about people you know who might need help or encouragement.
● Morning Time: Say: “Keep your eyes open today—God might show you someone who
needs a friend!”
● Bed Time: Pray: “Jesus, thank You for seeing people’s needs. Help us notice others and
do something to care for them.”
Prayer:
“Dear Jesus, thank You for always noticing people who needed help. Please help us open our
eyes to the people around us and do something to show we care. We want to be more like You
and look out for one another. In Your name, Amen.”
Week 4: Encourage One Another
Bible Story:
Encourage Each Other in Faith (Hebrews 10:24–25) This week, kids are learning how powerful their words can be in helping others grow in faith and
feel God’s love.
Memory Verse:
“Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works.” — Hebrews 10:24, NIrV
Key Questions:
● What’s something encouraging someone has said to you?
● How can your words make someone feel loved or hopeful?
● Who needs encouragement this week?
Family Activity:
● Drive Time: Ask: “What’s something kind or encouraging you said today?”
● Meal Time: Share encouraging words with each person at the table.
● Morning Time: Say: “Your words matter today—use them to lift someone up!”
● Bed Time: Pray: “Jesus, help us use our words to build others up and point them to You.”
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You for encouraging us through Your Word and Your people. Help us think before we speak and choose words that give hope and love. Show us someone who needs
encouragement this week. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Encourage Each Other in Faith (Hebrews 10:24–25) This week, kids are learning how powerful their words can be in helping others grow in faith and
feel God’s love.
Memory Verse:
“Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works.” — Hebrews 10:24, NIrV
Key Questions:
● What’s something encouraging someone has said to you?
● How can your words make someone feel loved or hopeful?
● Who needs encouragement this week?
Family Activity:
● Drive Time: Ask: “What’s something kind or encouraging you said today?”
● Meal Time: Share encouraging words with each person at the table.
● Morning Time: Say: “Your words matter today—use them to lift someone up!”
● Bed Time: Pray: “Jesus, help us use our words to build others up and point them to You.”
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You for encouraging us through Your Word and Your people. Help us think before we speak and choose words that give hope and love. Show us someone who needs
encouragement this week. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Week 5: Accept One Another
Bible Story:
Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10) This week, kids are learning that God’s love is for everyone—and we should accept others,
even when they’re different from us.
Memory Verse:
“Christ has accepted you. So accept one another in order to bring praise to God.” — Romans 15:7, NIrV
Key Questions:
● What does it mean to accept someone?
● Why was it hard for Peter to accept Cornelius at first?
● Who is someone different from you that you can accept and love?
Family Activity:
● Drive Time: Ask: “Have you ever felt left out? What helped you feel better?”
● Meal Time: Talk about ways your family can be welcoming to others who may feel
different or new.
● Morning Time: Say: “Jesus accepts you completely—and He wants you to accept
others too!”
● Bed Time: Pray: “God, thank You for loving and accepting us. Help us show that same love to others.”
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You for making us all unique and for loving everyone the same. Teach us to accept others the way You accept us. Help us welcome people with kindness and love, just like Jesus did. In His name we pray. Amen.”
Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10) This week, kids are learning that God’s love is for everyone—and we should accept others,
even when they’re different from us.
Memory Verse:
“Christ has accepted you. So accept one another in order to bring praise to God.” — Romans 15:7, NIrV
Key Questions:
● What does it mean to accept someone?
● Why was it hard for Peter to accept Cornelius at first?
● Who is someone different from you that you can accept and love?
Family Activity:
● Drive Time: Ask: “Have you ever felt left out? What helped you feel better?”
● Meal Time: Talk about ways your family can be welcoming to others who may feel
different or new.
● Morning Time: Say: “Jesus accepts you completely—and He wants you to accept
others too!”
● Bed Time: Pray: “God, thank You for loving and accepting us. Help us show that same love to others.”
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank You for making us all unique and for loving everyone the same. Teach us to accept others the way You accept us. Help us welcome people with kindness and love, just like Jesus did. In His name we pray. Amen.”